tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post3544218659276765053..comments2024-03-28T23:03:57.917-04:00Comments on Doux Reviews: Star Trek Voyager: Learning CurveBillie Douxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-88481898748393385222021-08-27T11:55:32.780-04:002021-08-27T11:55:32.780-04:00I just wish someone would have wondered why this b...I just wish someone would have wondered why this bacteria encased in a virus (or somesuch nonsense) managed to infect the bioneural gel packs, despite there being microbes floating around all the time in an occupied room before they reach the ventilation system... which doesn't seem to be able to filter out any biological organisms, but can swap out gases or dispense medication or chemicals in seconds.<br /><br />If these gel packs have no autoimmune system, and are clearly partially permeable membranes (because they were infected in the first place, they must be large enough to allow microbes to pass, and one must assume smaller in size atoms and airborne molecules of gas or chemicals), that they didn't die once they were touched by the first person or exposed to gases outside of the sterile production factory.<br /><br />It's only really occurred to me after watching this episode so many times and being bothered by the infection, today realising just how pathetic they are. If a virus or bacterium can slip in, then why not toxic gases or chemicals? Do these things need a circulatory system to mimic the same needs as real neurons require (oxygen, glucose, water, salt, excretion, cell reproduction, proteins...?)? Why would you not have isolinear backups or supplements to the network for an obviously fragile system with 'no replacements once they run out'? (*coughs* Photon torpedoes. *coughs*)<br /><br />It becomes harder to suspend disbelief the more you know about science and technology, and the more often you watch these episodes. You definitely have more time to think about the subtleties and side-stories, set design, technology, decision making, character behaviour, and so on.<br /><br />Why would Tuvok abandon his Security post to do an Engineering job of investigating a power fluctuation?<br /><br />The multitasking by Starfleet officers doing jobs that aren't in their remit, when there's no emergency and Engineering staff are available to do Engineering work really does seem to make the points Tuvok makes about the chain of command and smooth operation of a shop moot, if not laughable.AndrooUKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13973080671713283228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-12671574359760919012020-07-09T21:15:12.178-04:002020-07-09T21:15:12.178-04:00I disagree with your analysis of this episode. Th...I disagree with your analysis of this episode. This episode opens with Tuvok dressing down Crewman Dalby for not following procedures concerning a repair. Tuvok handled it poorly and he needs an attitude adjustment just as much as Dalby does. Janeway's solution is brilliant. She needs her ship to run smoothly and she needs every person on the ship working - she can't afford to haul around people in the brig. Janeway deliberately sets up Tuvok to fail. Tuvok needed to learn that the Maquis crew were not willing Starfleet recuits and that Starfleet training was not going to work on them without modification. Janeway effectively kills two birds with one stone. She gets a crew more willing to follow the rules and a Tuvok more willing to overlook minor lapses in those who break the rules (in theory anyway). The writers do a good job showing that Dalby has command potential, he just needs proper training. In my opinion, this is one of the best episodes of season 1, even if some of the dialog is cheesy.<br /><br />And creepy Henry grows up to be John Conner on The Sarah Conner Chronicles.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-33563565103740979532012-12-15T17:06:51.883-05:002012-12-15T17:06:51.883-05:00Yes, I love Allo Allo! I grew up on that show. I s...Yes, I love Allo Allo! I grew up on that show. I shall say zeez only once...Juliettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00203399623895589924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-72522535647918457322012-12-14T18:56:25.656-05:002012-12-14T18:56:25.656-05:00Ohhhhh !?!?!?
Juliette,
are you familiar with Al...Ohhhhh !?!?!?<br /><br />Juliette,<br /><br />are you familiar with Allo, Allo ??? If so, this is one of the many reasons why I love British TV so much......celticmarchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06018881585193380762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-25620637966288759492012-12-14T14:09:56.291-05:002012-12-14T14:09:56.291-05:00Thanks Billie! I meant to mention something about ...Thanks Billie! I meant to mention something about it being the last episode of the season in the review and forgot - but season 2 opens with some episodes held back from the end of season 1, so I can talk about it then!<br /><br />Mark G, I have to admit I have a hard time with the Maquis in general. Which is ironic as I like stories about the actual French Resistance...<br /><br />Mark, did you enjoy violent thug Chakotay in Living Witness? That's one of my favourite episodes!Juliettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00203399623895589924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-27952587890969770492012-12-14T13:02:03.370-05:002012-12-14T13:02:03.370-05:00"At no point are these people offered any oth...<i>"At no point are these people offered any other option beyond confinement in the brig or being punched by Chakotay every day, while the fact that Kes and Neelix, while clearly making themselves useful, have not been forcibly enlisted into Starfleet is not remarked upon."</i><br />Is it a bad thing that I would have enjoyed the show a lot more with daily Chakotay punchings? He could wear novelty t-shirts about how "beatings will continue until morale improves". Or if he has read up on the mirror universe, setting up an agony booth will prevent swelling of his knuckles.<br /><br />For the Bajoran earrings, if you remember Ro's first appearance, Riker had her take them off to conform to Starfleet dress code. And the episode ended with Ro telling Pikard that he would have to make at least one concession (while putting the earring back on).<br /><br />As for being forced into Starfleet, I suspect that with better show writers we probably would have seen that these "recruits" had volunteered for ship (Starfleet) duties, but were then being disruptive. As you mention, Neelix, Kes (and 7 of 9) contributed to the ship without being part of the Starfleet organization.Marknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-81174832979222001702012-12-14T11:30:45.114-05:002012-12-14T11:30:45.114-05:00This is one of the first episodes of Voyager I eve...This is one of the first episodes of <i>Voyager</i> I ever saw and one of the reasons I have always had a hard time liking this series. Although they were created for this show, the Maquis were better used and developed on <i>DS9</i>. On that show the Maquis had a clearly defined role and identity. On VOY they do not. The situation with the Maquis on the ship is like a relationship where one partner is made to sacrifice and change everything they are in order to make the other one happy. This is Janeway's ship and if they are to serve on it they have to conform completely to the Starfleet way of doing things. To put it another way, Janeway is the Borg, and the Maquis will be assimilated into her crew whether they like it or not. Resistance is futile. Mark Greighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12984193299389764649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-69100395261244726752012-12-13T19:31:40.165-05:002012-12-13T19:31:40.165-05:00My word, that's the last episode of season one...My word, that's the last episode of season one! Congratulations on finishing your first season!Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-45586931567389366292012-12-13T19:29:03.970-05:002012-12-13T19:29:03.970-05:00Laugh out loud funny, Juliette. :) I always prefer...Laugh out loud funny, Juliette. :) I always prefer to be positive if I can, but sometimes an episode just deserves a serious amount of snark -- and this one deserved it.Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.com